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Mikko Niskanen (Mikko Johannes Niskanen) was born on 31 January, 1929 in Äänekoski, Finland, is a director,actor,writer. Discover Mikko Niskanen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

Popular As Mikko Johannes Niskanen
Occupation director,actor,writer
Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 31 January 1929
Birthday 31 January
Birthplace Äänekoski, Finland
Date of death 25 November, 1990
Died Place Helsinki, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Mikko Niskanen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, Mikko Niskanen height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Mikko Niskanen's Wife?

His wife is Vuokko Inkeri (1974 - 1975) ( divorced), Margarita Niskanen (1960 - 1967) ( divorced), Eila Mäkelä (1950 - 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Vuokko Inkeri (1974 - 1975) ( divorced), Margarita Niskanen (1960 - 1967) ( divorced), Eila Mäkelä (1950 - 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Mikko Niskanen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mikko Niskanen worth at the age of 61 years old? Mikko Niskanen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from Finland. We have estimated Mikko Niskanen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Director

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1929

Mikko Niskanen (1929-1990) was a Finnish film director, writer, producer and actor.

1962

He started his directing career in 1962 after studying film making in Moscow.

His first feature film The Boys (1962) was a proof of his talent and earned him a Jussi Award for directing.

1963

During the next 12 months he also directed movies Sissit (1963) - which he won an Jussi Award for directing also - and Hopeaa rajan takaa (1963). All of these three movies were war-themed.

1966

During the next few years he worked for TV, but returned to film industry in 1966 with his film Käpy selän alla (1966). The film became a huge success with 700,000 tickets sold to screenings.

1967

His next two films Lapualaismorsian (1967) and Asfalttilampaat (1968) weren't so well received, but earned him a Jussi for directing the first one.

1970

In early 1970s he directed Laulu tulipunaisesta kukasta (1971) which was everything but a success.

His other films of 1970s didn't turn to box office hits or award winners.

1972

He made his comeback with Eight Deadly Shots (1972) which was originally produced for TV. 5-hour movie was eventually cut to a little over two hours for a theatrical release. The film earned him two Jussis; one for directing, another one for best leading role.

Niskanen never had the same success that he had with Kahdeksan surmanluotia (1972).

1980

In the 1980s he received his sixth and last Jussi for directing for his film Ajolähtö (1982).

2012

The film stays in Finnish film industry as 12th highest grossing Finnish film of the history. It was also sold to several different countries. Niskanen won a Jussi for directing.